Albania move up one place in latest FIFA ranking
Albania have climbed one place to 66th in the latest FIFA world ranking. The national team recorded three wins and one defeat in its recent Nations League matches. However, the results brought only a one-place rise for the Reds and Blacks. Kosovo also improved its position. The Kosovo national team …
Interior minister and Swedish ambassador discuss closer policing
Interior Minister Ervin Demo met Sweden’s ambassador to Albania, Niklas Strom, to discuss community policing and stronger public trust in the State Police. Demo highlighted cooperation with Sweden as important for building a police service that stays closer to citizens. He stressed the importance of listening to their concerns and …
French media Silo Voyage highlights Albania among top October destinations
French media outlet Silo Voyage has included Albania among 12 destinations it recommends for travel in October. The article highlights the country’s mild temperatures, Mediterranean climate and rich mix of nature, history and culture. Silo Voyage presents October as a particularly pleasant time to explore Albania. The warmer temperatures allow …
Archive Museum brings Albania’s documentary heritage closer to public
Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared images of the Archive Museum at the General Directorate of Archives. He described it as a “Temple of Documents.” The new museum brings history and technology together. Visitors can explore the past through documents, images, sound and interactive displays. The museum brings Albania’s documentary …
Kumbaro, College of Europe rector discuss university internationalization
Minister of Education Mirela Kumbaro met with College of Europe Rector João Gomes Cravinho to discuss the internationalization of higher education and the development of the College of Europe campus in Tirana. The meeting took place as the new academic year begins. Kumbaro said they discussed new priorities for internationalizing …
Agriculture minister highlights Dardha Bio’s growth in poultry sector
Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Andis Salla has highlighted the growth of Dardha Bio as an example of investment in Albania’s poultry sector. The company started with one production facility in 2002. Dardha Bio now operates 13 facilities with a capacity of around 1.5 million birds. The company also has …
Zog I: The Rise of Albania’s First Modern King
Ahmet Zogu rose from a powerful leader in Mat to become one of the most influential figures in Albania’s modern history. He served as prime minister, president and, ultimately, king, leading the country through a turbulent period of state-building and political transformation. Born on October 8, 1895, at Burgajet Castle …
Albania and Montenegro media authorities sign UHF frequency coordination deal
Albania’s Audiovisual Media Authority and Montenegro’s Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services have signed a final technical agreement on cross-border coordination of the UHF 470–694 MHz frequency band. AMA Chair Armela Krasniqi said the process began in 2022 with an agreement in principle between the two institutions. The sides …
Fuel price board sets retail prices at ALL 217 for diesel, ALL 193 for petrol
Albania’s Transparency and Temporary Price Limitation Board has set the maximum retail price of diesel at ALL 217 per litre and petrol at ALL 193 per litre. The new prices took effect on October 8 at 12:00 and will remain in force until the board’s next meeting. The board set …
Football Federation begins regional selections to identify young talent
The Albanian Football Federation (FSHF) has begun selections for its Regional Representative Teams as part of a nationwide process to identify and select young football talent. The process covers players born in 2014 and 2015. The selections started in Gjirokastra on October 8 and will continue in seven other cities. …
Franciscan priest Shtjefën Gjeçovi, a prominent figure in Albanian history, passed away on October 14, 1929. He devoted his life to the Albanian cause. According to documents held by the General Directorate of Archives, two men speaking Serbian ambushed Gjeçovi as he returned from Prizren and shot him. Born Hilë …
The government of Kosova has established a working group to coordinate a state strategy for the appeal proceedings involving four former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders: Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep Selimi. Prime Minister Albin Kurti described their convictions by the Specialist Chambers as legally and morally unjust. …
Representatives of six Western Balkan countries discussed digital cooperation and alignment with the European Union’s digital agenda at the 8th Regional Digital Summit. Albania has moved most public services online and continues to expand access for citizens living abroad. Deputy Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enkelejda Muçaj said electronic documents with …
Assembly of Albania Speaker Niko Peleshi said the right to protest is a constitutional right that citizens must exercise peacefully and in accordance with the law. He made the remarks as tensions continued for a second day outside the Ministry of Education in Tirana. Peleshi said violence and vandalism undermine …
The European Union Delegation to Albania expressed concern over escalating violence during protests in Tirana. It called for priority investigations into allegations that police used excessive force against protesters and journalists. In a statement on X, the delegation stressed that freedom of gathering and expression are fundamental rights and core …
The Council of Ministers has approved standard rules for ceremonies awarding orders and medals of the Republic of Albania. The rules follow international best practices and established protocol. The decision aims to ensure consistency and solemnity in decoration ceremonies. It also seeks to uphold the dignity and prestige of state …
The British Embassy in Tirana called on all parties to respect the right to peaceful protest and freedom of expression. It stressed that violence cannot be justified and police must avoid disproportionate action. In a statement, the embassy noted that Albania’s Constitution protects peaceful protest and freedom of expression. However, …
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Italy’s short-term priority is to strongly support Albania and Montenegro’s progress towards European Union membership. She made the remarks in an address to the Senate ahead of the European Council meeting. Meloni said enlargement and the Union’s internal reforms would feature in a strategic …
The moralistic reaction to leaked tapes of women filmed secretly in intimate acts shows Albania is still struggling to accept women as sexual beings – while also failing legally to protect victims of non-consensual exposure. Original post Here
An anti-government protest led by students demanding better educational conditions escalated into violent clashes between demonstrators and police in the Albanian capital. Original post Here